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WHW 416

1955 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,296 mi
Last recorded24,296 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHW 416
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 24,296 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking in side wall

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Jul 2011 24,296 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracking in side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking in side wall

slight play in steering box

How Reliable is the Austin A30?

Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
brake recording little or no effort 44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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WHW 416 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Grey with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 50,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin A30 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHW 416, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHW 416 registered?

WHW 416 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 1 January 1955.

Is WHW 416 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHW 416 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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